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Mediterranean Mezze Platter with the Perfect Rosé Wine Pairing!

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Mezze Platter

Cultural Context

Originating from the Levant region, the Mezze Platter is a traditional spread of small dishes served as appetizers or snacks. It embodies the communal spirit of sharing food, often enjoyed with family and friends during gatherings. Today, mezze has gained global popularity, with variations found in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

LBLBappetizer
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup bulgur wheat
2 cups boiling water
1 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh mint
1/2 cup sorrel
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup green onion
1 lemon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup red onion
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Zaatar spice
1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans
1/2 cup tahini paste
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup feta cheese
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
4 pieces naan
1 bottle Whispering Angel Rosé

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Soak bulgur wheat in boiling water, cover, and let sit for 15-20 minutes.

2

Harvest fresh parsley, mint, and sorrel from the garden.

3

Chop parsley and mint after bulgur wheat has soaked.

4

Add chopped parsley, mint, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, and green onion to the bulgur wheat.

5

Zest and juice a lemon, then add to the mixture along with salt and black pepper.

6

Mix in olive oil, additional salt, and lemon juice, then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

7

Prepare cucumber tomato salad by quartering cherry tomatoes and dicing cucumber and red onion.

8

Juice half a lemon and add to the salad along with extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, and Zaatar spice, then mix well.

9

Peel skins off garbanzo beans using a towel to rub them off, or use soaked dry chickpeas without peeling.

10

Combine peeled garbanzo beans, tahini paste, garlic clove, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor.

11

Add water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached, then season with salt and additional water if needed.

12

For whipped feta, crumble feta cheese into a food processor, add Greek yogurt, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, and black pepper, then blend until smooth.

13

Toast naan in a hot pan until warm.

14

Assemble the mezze platter by placing whipped feta in a dish, drizzling with olive oil, and sprinkling with Zaatar and smoked paprika.

15

Serve the mezze platter with Whispering Angel Rosé.

Equipment Needed

food processorpan

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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